Entries by Jean Claude Gatt

Gozo in the MCESD Spotlight: Strategic Proposals by Social Partners and the GRC

In an MCESD council meeting called by the Gozo Regional Committee (GRC), the MCESD social partners and GRC members discussed current concerns and suggested strategies to shape a future for Gozo that balances socio-economic growth with environmental sustainability. Chaired by MCESD’s Chairperson, Perit David Xuereb, and attended by the Minister for Gozo and Planning, Hon. […]

Malta’s National Productivity Report 2023: A Spotlight on Wages and Productivity

The National Productivity Board has just released the 2023 National Productivity Report, shedding light on the evolving relationship between wages and productivity within Malta’s key sectors. The report identifies critical investment needs and highlights the key roles of Research and Development (R&D) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in driving economic growth, especially in important priority […]

Call for all Registered Voluntary Organisations

The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) is extending an invitation to all voluntary organisations that have been registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations for over a year to participate in the nominations and elections of representatives to the Civil Society Committee within MCESD. Additional information regarding sector representation and the committee’s […]

MCESD Social Partners Gained Insights and Explored Research Labs at the University of Malta’s Institute for Sustainable Energy.

The visit by the MCESD Social Partners to the University of Malta’s Institute for Sustainable Energy at Marsaxlokk Research Centre underscores the crucial role of collaboration between academia, research, and social partners in advancing sustainable energy solutions. This visit, organised following the MCESD Council Meeting held last January at the University of Malta, emphasised the […]

The Malta National Reform Programme presented to the MCESD

The Ministry for Finance presented the National Reform Programme to the MCESD with the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister, Chris Fearne, the Minister for Finance, Clyde Caruana, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Andy Ellul. The National Reform Programme outlines specific policies for each EU member state to boost job creation, economic growth, […]

MCESD Social Partners: Invited to Discuss Important Topics at the European Commission in Brussels

The Council of the MCESD was invited by the European Commission Representation in Malta to meet its most relevant counterparts in Brussels. This visit was designed to enable all the Maltese Social Partners to discuss important topics with the European Commission representatives in Brussels. These included the importance of social dialogue and its profound impact […]

Social Partners Discuss the Tourism Carrying Capacity Report in Malta at MCESD Meeting

During the fourth MCESD meeting this year, discussions centred on the detailed report prepared by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), a member of the MCESD Council, regarding the country’s carrying capacity with a focus on tourism and associated infrastructure. Social partners provided meaningful reactions to Malta’s potential tourism capacity, as outlined in the […]